GRANITE HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1701 E. PUTNAM, Porterville, CA 93257LICENSED
Head Start
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

October 2, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
GRANITE HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
1701 E. PUTNAM, Porterville, CA 93257
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected October 2, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent95.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Oct 2, 2025

Last Inspection

25

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

No violations recorded in the last 3 years.

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintJan 13, 2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 1/13/2023, LPA’s Ruby Ocegueda and Daniel Alvarez conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPAs met with Site Supervisor Virginia Parma Peres for the purpose of conducting a case management inspection, regarding a lead exceedance referred to as an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of over 5.5 parts per billion (ppb) in the water at the facility. Fresno Regional Office received notification of water lead exceedance at the facility resulting from a recent water lead sampling test. Records reviewed from the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) report and self reported information provided for facility Granite Hills Child Development Center showed impacted ALE of 7.1 ppb in outlet D and 11 ppb in outlet E. These results indicate out of compliance over (ALE) 5.5 ppb. (See Plan of correction for further corrective action 809D). Outlets has temporarily been made inoperable and is in the planning stages of repair. Licensee agrees to continue with the resampling process for an action level result of under 5.5 ppb for compliance with a Certified Sampler. Children are offered drinking water that is placed in igloos and water cups. The two outlets that are located outside are made inaccessible. Licensee placed plastic wrap around fountains D and E. Fresh potable water is available to preschool children, visitors and staff during hours of operation. Facility also posted results for parents to review Per PIN 21-21 CCP WD 101703 (b). In addition parents and guardians have been notified of the (ALE ) Per PIN 21-21 CCP WD 101704 (b)(3). Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, a type B deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). Site Supervisor Virginia was provided a copy of appeal rights. An exit interview was conducted with Site Supervisor. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby Ocegueda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/13/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/13/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: GRANITE HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 543801748 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/13/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 02/10/2023 Section Cited 101700.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (a) California’s Action Level for lead in water at Child Care Centers is 5 ppb. (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. (c) If testing indicates an Action Level Exceedance at any water outlet, the water from that outlet is deemed not safe to drink and an immediate response pursuant to section 101704 shall be required.1 2 3 4 5 6 7Licensee has notified parents and guardians and posted (ALE) results at a reasonable location for Authorized Representatives to review. Two reported impacted outlets have been made temporarily inaccessible and Site Supervisor agrees to submit updated ELAP report to the Department after repair by POC date 2/10/2023. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review provided by licensee indicating (ALE) Outlet D with an ALE of 7.1 ppb and Outlet E with a 11 ppb. This result indicates out of compliance over (ALE) 5.5 ppb, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Susie Fanning LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Ruby Ocegueda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/13/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/13/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintJan 13, 2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 1/13/2023, LPA’s Ruby Ocegueda and Daniel Alvarez conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPAs met with Site Supervisor Virginia Parma Peres for the purpose of conducting a case management inspection, regarding a lead exceedance referred to as an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of over 5.5 parts per billion (ppb) in the water at the facility. Fresno Regional Office received notification of water lead exceedance at the facility resulting from a recent water lead sampling test. Records reviewed from the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) report and self reported information provided for facility Granite Hills Child Development Center showed impacted ALE of 7.1 ppb in outlet D and 11 ppb in outlet E. These results indicate out of compliance over (ALE) 5.5 ppb. (See Plan of correction for further corrective action 809D). Outlets has temporarily been made inoperable and is in the planning stages of repair. Licensee agrees to continue with the resampling process for an action level result of under 5.5 ppb for compliance with a Certified Sampler. Children are offered drinking water that is placed in igloos and water cups. The two outlets that are located outside are made inaccessible. Licensee placed plastic wrap around fountains D and E. Fresh potable water is available to preschool children, visitors and staff during hours of operation. Facility also posted results for parents to review Per PIN 21-21 CCP WD 101703 (b). In addition parents and guardians have been notified of the (ALE ) Per PIN 21-21 CCP WD 101704 (b)(3). Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, a type B deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). Site Supervisor Virginia was provided a copy of appeal rights. An exit interview was conducted with Site Supervisor. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby Ocegueda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/13/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/13/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: GRANITE HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 543801748 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/13/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 02/10/2023 Section Cited 101700.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (a) California’s Action Level for lead in water at Child Care Centers is 5 ppb. (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. (c) If testing indicates an Action Level Exceedance at any water outlet, the water from that outlet is deemed not safe to drink and an immediate response pursuant to section 101704 shall be required.1 2 3 4 5 6 7Licensee has notified parents and guardians and posted (ALE) results at a reasonable location for Authorized Representatives to review. Two reported impacted outlets have been made temporarily inaccessible and Site Supervisor agrees to submit updated ELAP report to the Department after repair by POC date 2/10/2023. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review provided by licensee indicating (ALE) Outlet D with an ALE of 7.1 ppb and Outlet E with a 11 ppb. This result indicates out of compliance over (ALE) 5.5 ppb, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Susie Fanning LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Ruby Ocegueda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/13/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/13/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3ComplaintJan 13, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GRANITE HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER's safety grade?

GRANITE HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 95.5 out of 100.

How many violations does GRANITE HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER have?

GRANITE HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was GRANITE HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER last inspected?

GRANITE HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER was last inspected on October 2, 2025.

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